Isolate from cell culture (3-4+ positivity). Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated and frozen on dry ice.

Unacceptable Conditions

Remarks

Stability

Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen at -70°C: 1 month

Reference Interval

Less than 100 µg/mL

Interpretive Data

A value of greater than or equal to 100 µg/mL suggests resistance.

Compliance Statement B: This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.

Note

A processing fee will be billed for isolates that fail to grow to 3-4+ positivity as indicated in the specimen requirements. For specimens other than isolates (swabs) refer to Herpes Simplex Virus Culture (Test Number 0065005).

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